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Universities are revamping their degree offerings in line with the government’s economic priorities. China’s universities are rapidly moving to reallocate their academic resources in line with government priorities, with 19 institutions so far looking to suspend or discontinue a total of 99-degree programs this year, domestic media outlet ScienceNet.cn reported on Tuesday. The moves appear to be a response to a higher education reform plan issued by several central government departments last April, which set a target of adjusting 20% of the country’s university degree programs by 2025. That strategy called on universities to set up new courses aligned with emerging technologies, industries, and business models, while phasing out programs that are deemed not to contribute to China’s economic and social development. The programs being eliminated cover a wide range of disciplines. In July, Sichuan University in southwestern China announced it was discontinuing 31 majors, includin
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